HS835-6-FY-CO:
Foundation Studies 2 - Pathology for Speech and Language Therapy
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2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
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05 April 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module builds upon foundation studies in year 1 of the programme and develops knowledge and understanding of neurological and oncological diseases which underpin pathology leading to acquired disorders of communication in adult clients. Knowledge and skills learned here are applied and extended in modules HS836, HS837, HS838, HS839.
Relate knowledge of neurology, anatomy and physiology of disease process in stroke, progressive neurological disease, traumatic brain injury and cancer related to speech language and communication difficulty, it’s impact and the students development of professional skills
Be ready to apply underlying knowledge to further learning relating to adult acquired disorders
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Demonstrate learning of the anatomy, physiology and neurology relating to adult acquired disorders of communication and dysphagia
2. To evaluate and reflect upon learning regarding the impact of wellbeing and disease the client and their family / friends
This module builds upon the underlying knowledge gained in foundations 1 to prepare the student for the practice of speech and language therapy with the adult client.
The emphasis is on the application of underlying knowledge to the understanding of aspects of communication difficulties and the work of the speech and language therapist within current legislative, national and professional guidelines
This module combines the use of lectures to introduce topics, interactive lecture, workshops and problem based learning enable to student to critically appraise their learning throughout delivery, grounding theoretical learning in practice.
Lectures
Fixed resource sessions. The fixed resource session consists of introductory information outlining the requirements of learning and portfolio submission of evidence
Independent
Self guided learning This involves the student in self guided study using learning resources including recommended reading , course study notes, library resources, posters, modles and resources in the SLT laboratory and appropriate tutorial support
Placement
This information underpins later learning in readiness for placement activity, it will be required when considering clients difficulties throughout placement experiences
Online
Resources are available through Moodle and also websites of anatomy tv and discs accompanying core texts which are made available for students in the SLT laboratory.
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Tutorials
Students are encouraged to access individual or small group tutorial support for areas of difficulty. Academic staff make themselves available for tutorial support by appointment
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Body, R. (2009)
Ethics in Speech and Language Therapy. Edited by L. McAllister. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=427915.
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Atwal, A. and Jones, M. (2009)
Preparing for professional practice in health and social care. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=470283.
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Bolton, G. and Delderfield, R. (2018)
Reflective practice: writing and professional development. Fifth edition. Los Angeles: Sage. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/249513.
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McCormack, B. and McCance, T. (eds) (2017)
Person-centred practice in nursing and health care: theory and practice. Second edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Inc. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/358488.
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Seikel, J.A., Drumright, D.G. and Hudock, D.J. (2021)
Anatomy & physiology for speech, language, and hearing. Sixth edition. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Incorporated. Available at:
https://search-ebscohost-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2318113&site=ehost-live&authtype=sso&custid=s9814295.
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Visible Body (no date). University of Essex. Available at:
https://library.essex.ac.uk/hsc/anatomy.
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RCSLT Newly-qualified practitioners (NQP) resources (no date). RCSLT. Available at:
https://www.rcslt.org/members/your-career/newly-qualified-practitioners/#section-1.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Module is either passed or marked as not completed.
Reassessment
Module is either passed or marked as not completed.
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Rachael-Anne Knight, email: r.knight@essex.ac.uk.
Teresa Eade & Wayne Wilson
hscsltadmin@essex.ac.uk - 01206 874496
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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